MDSA - Alternative Provision
Job Overview
We are seeking two reliable, friendly and organised Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA) to support our learning provision during lunchtime. The role focuses on ensuring that lunchtime runs smoothly and safely for all learners. You will assist with the preparation, serving, and delivery of meals to classrooms, as well as contribute to maintaining a clean and safe environment. This is a vital role in supporting the wellbeing of our learners and ensuring that the afternoon sessions start efficiently and on time.
This is a term-time role working 10 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 11am to 1pm. We are looking for staff to work 39 weeks of the year - term-time only.
Responsibilities
* Assist with dishing up, serving, and delivering lunches to classrooms.
* Support learners in having a safe, positive and calm lunchtime experience.
* Help with clearing away, washing up, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen area.
* Monitor stock levels (cutlery, plates, cups, etc.) and report when items need replenishing.
* Ensure all food hygiene and health & safety procedures are followed.
* Prepare the learning environment for afternoon sessions (e.g., setting up tables, resources, or equipment as directed).
* Work collaboratively with other staff to ensure smooth transitions between lunchtime and afternoon learning.
* Report any concerns regarding learners' wellbeing to the appropriate staff member.
Qualifications
* Proven experience in a similar role or educational setting is preferred.
* Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.
* Friendly and approachable with good communication skills.
* Ability to follow instructions and work independently when required.
* Awareness of food hygiene and willingness to complete any necessary training.
* Commitment to promoting a safe and inclusive environment for all learners.
* A certificate in Level 3 Food Hygiene would be advantageous
We can only accept applications that are made using our application form. For more information about us and to complete an application form, please visit our website -
We are committed to providing positive academic, social and emotional outcomes for our children, underpinned by a strong safeguarding ethos. We follow Safer Recruitment procedures and all interviews, regardless of role, will include questions about approaches to safeguarding. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on our website and follows all guidance in the most recent Keeping Children Safe in Education.
We are equally committed to the welfare of our staff, who are expected to adhere to the highest standards of professional behaviour to maintain confidence and respect of the general public and colleagues.
All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exception Order & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
Please note that by submitting an application, you acknowledge that we reserve the right to view any publicly available information published online (including social media platforms) as part of our shortlisting process, in line with current KCSIE guidelines.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Expected hours: 10 per week
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Experience:
* MDSA: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person